
Embedded Systems Engineer
at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted 3 days ago
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- Compensation
- $62,000 – $141,000 USD
- City
- Washington DC
- Country
- United States
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An Embedded Systems Engineer is needed to develop and maintain software bridging hardware and software for mission-ready systems. The role involves writing and optimizing code in C/C++ and Python, building and debugging interfaces between software and hardware, and reverse engineering software to support hardware functionality across devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and work with cybersecurity leads to ensure secure software, while expanding your technical skills and delivering impact for client missions.
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
As an embedded systems engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software. You use your knowledge to write and optimize code that creates a bridge between pieces of software, allowing them to communicate. We’re looking for an embedded systems engineer like you to develop technology for our clients’ most important mission-forward challenges.
As an embedded systems engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll support the development of systems, sites, and tools for our clients. Using the latest tools and technology, you’ll write, test, and edit code in support of the team’s overall results. You’ll strengthen your skills as you develop and reverse engineer software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices, as well as configure solutions based on the platform being used. You’ll partner with team leadership to troubleshoot and correct operational issues, as well as with cybersecurity specialists to ensure that the software you’re creating is secure.
Work with us to expand your tech skills and make a meaningful difference.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 3+ years of experience in software development and with embedded systems
- Experience with programming languages such as C or C++ and Python
- Experience with low-level development, including interrupt handlers, device drivers, controlling peripherals, and reading and writing Flash memory
- Experience with digital and analog control systems, power electronics, electromagnetic interference (EMI) techniques, and radio frequency (RF)
- Experience conducting basic and applied research and learning new technologies
- Experience troubleshooting systems
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and to analyze client requirements and translate those tasks into deliverables with little to no supervision
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
- 5+ years of experience working across varying computer architecture and operating systems
- Experience with signal generation, high-powered RF systems, signal processing, bench and system level testing of electronics components, and RF system and platform integration
- Experience with radio frequency testing and evaluation
- Experience with Docker containers, including in CI/CD pipelines
- Secret clearance
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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